On Thu, 15 Sep 2005 22:49:46 GMT, "Toller" wrote:

I made a blank 2"x15"X44".

An Arbortech cutter in an angle grinder. _NOT_ a chainsaw chain circle
(those are too dangerous). It cuts really quickly, so be careful not to
over-do it. Make a couple of dados down to the shape of a cardboard
template first, then joint them up.

Use a template that's deliberately over size. Then do the whole job
again with the right size of template. Going to final size in one pass
is for people who've been practicing lately!

A spokeshave or drawknife might be useful for finishing, but you'll be
wanting a curved travisher to work on an almost flat surface this wide.
The belt sander is probably the best finsihing step.